Wednesday, 18 June 2003
Rainfall: well below average in Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wellington, central Marlborough and Otago; above average in Northland
Soil moisture: significant deficits for much of the autumn in the southwest of the North Island and the north and east of the South Island
Sunshine: extremely sunny in Kapiti, Wellington, Westland, and coastal Otago
Temperatures: above average in the North Island, and the north and west of the South Island
Below average rainfall was a major feature of the autumn for many regions, especially Horowhenua, Kapiti, Wellington, central Marlborough and O